His treasure was his harmonica and pieces of newspaper that had reviews for his Blues Music. That was his treasure because his son had said he liked his music right before he died in war.
Why is Lemon Brown at first suspicious of Greg?
his harmonica
Neighborhood thugs
a harmonica
a harmonica
the tugs try to get lemon browns treasure
the irony in treasure of lemon brown
The theme of the story is that one mans treasure may not be special to someone else but it is to himself. Also it is that a persons treasure can be anything from a chest to a newspaper.
The complication in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" occurs when Lemon Brown's treasure is discovered by a group of thugs who are also looking for it. This leads to a confrontation and a moment of danger for Lemon Brown and the main character.
In "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" by Walter Dean Myers, Greg discovers that the real treasure is the stories and memories Lemon Brown shares with him about his past as a blues musician. Lemon Brown's treasure is the legacy of his music, the love of his family, and the resilience he has shown in life. Ultimately, Greg learns the value of empathy, understanding, and human connection through Lemon Brown's stories.
The protagonist, Greg, has a conflict with his father over his grades and his love for playing the blues. This conflict is resolved when Greg learns about Lemon Brown's passion for music and helps his father see the value in his own interests. Greg faces a conflict with a group of thugs who are after Lemon Brown's treasure. This conflict is resolved when Lemon Brown and Greg work together to outsmart the thugs and protect the treasure. Lemon Brown has a conflict with his son over his decision to live on the streets rather than coming home to reconcile with his family. This conflict is resolved when Lemon Brown finds solace in sharing his treasure and his story with Greg, allowing him to finally let go of the past and reconnect with his son.
Lemon Brown and Greg Ridley
The treasure in the story symbolizes Lemon Brown's past and the dreams he once had. It reflects his struggles and the things he's lost in pursuit of those dreams. Just like the treasure holds sentimental value for Lemon, his life experiences have shaped who he is and what he values.
The rising action in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" by Walter Dean Myers occurs when the protagonist, Greg, discovers Lemon Brown's treasure in an abandoned building. As he learns more about Lemon Brown's past and the significance of the items in the treasure, tensions rise as Greg faces a threat from a group of boys seeking the treasure for themselves.